US, Taiwan Revive Trade Talks Despite Objections From Beijing
WASHINGTON The United States and Taiwan on June 29 resumed trade talks after five years, a move that has angered the communist regime in Beijing, which claims sovereignty over the liberal democratic island.
Discussions reopened on the Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA), which was stalled in 2016. At the virtual meeting, U.S. and Taiwanese officials pledged to deepen the trade and investment relationship.
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, which led the talks, said in a statement that the two sides discussed a wide range of issues, including creating resilient supply chains and combating forced labor and climate change.
June 02, 2021 In this Feb. 10, 2020, file photo and released by the Republic of China (ROC) Ministry of National Defense, a Taiwanese Air Force F-16 in foreground flies on the flank of a Chinese People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) H-6 bomber as it passes near Taiwan.
Credit: Republic of China (ROC) Ministry of National Defense via AP
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U.S. mulls more mutual official visits to boost ties with Taiwan
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Taiwan s Foreign Minister Joseph Wu, Palauan President Surangel Whipps Jr. , and U.S. Ambassador to Palau John Hennesey-Niland (from left to right) at an international news conference in Taipei on March 29.
Washington, April 1 (CNA) The United States on Thursday reiterated its commitment to deepening ties with Taiwan, saying it will consider opportunities for senior officials mutual visits that advance bilateral relations.
U.S. Department of State spokesman Ned Price made the remarks at a regular news briefing when asked what message the U.S. was sending to China with the U.S. ambassador to Palau s recent visit to Taiwan and whether it represents a continuation of former President Donald Trump s policy of lifting restrictions on U.S. officials traveling to Taiwan.